An overview of the Federal Pathways Internship Program and how to Navigate USAJOBS when looking for employment

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Pathways Program and USAJOBS
Keith B. Lockwood
Chief, Operations Branch
January 31, 2018
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Agenda
• Pathways Program
- Intern Program
- Recent Graduates
- Presidential Management Fellows Program
• USAJOBS
- Basic Navigation
- Resource Center
- Federal Occupations by College Major
- Veterans
- Applying for Positions
• Interviews
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Pathways Intern Program
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This Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety
of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with
opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still
in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who
successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a
permanent job in the civil service.
• Eligibility
• Program Administration
• Program Completion
and Conversion

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Pathways Recent Graduation Program
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The Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in
the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the
civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from
qualifying educational institutions or programs.
• Eligibility: Received academic degree within previous two years
• Program Administration: Entry level developmental experience
• Training and Development: IDP, Mentor, 40 hrs of formal training
• After Program Completion

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Pathways Presidential Management
Fellows Program
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This program is a flagship leadership development program at the
entry-level for advanced degree candidates. Created more than three
decades ago, the program attracts and selects from among the best
candidates and is designed to develop a cadre of potential Federal
Government leaders.
• Eligibility: Advanced degree received within previous two years
• Training and Development: IDP, Mentor, 80 hrs of formal training,
Developmental Assignment of 4 to 6 months
• After Program Completion

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USAJOBS.gov – Basic Navigation
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• Search Jobs
• My Account
• Resource Center
• Support
• Sign In / Create an Account
• Key words – Location
• US Citizen / Federal Employees

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USAJOBS – Resource Center
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• Determining the Right Career Path for You
• Federal Occupations by College Major
• Individuals with Disabilities
• International Organization Careers
• Tips – Pathways and many more….

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USAJOBS – Getting a Job!
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• Conducting your Job Search
• Create a USAJOBS account
• Upload/Create a USAJOBS resume
• Applying for a Job / Self Assessment
Questionnaire
• Upload all important documents
- Resume/Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Document showing what classes you are
taking (if applicable)
- Veterans Documents (if applicable)

9. Questions / Comments
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